Chester, CT — Ascentech LLC's SPA 1000 Solder Paste Analyzer tests to the recently-released SMART Group standard, SG PCT01, "Control of Solder Paste used in Electronic Assembly Process". The new Standard provides, for the first time, a user-friendly test procedure that may be conducted in less than one hour, and is intended to help electronics assemblers to determine the suitability of the solder paste prior to production. The tests...

Cranston, RI — Epoxies, Etc.'s 20-2621 Polyurethane is a crystal-clear electronic grade potting and encapsulating compound that will not yellow in outdoor applications. The polyurethane system is semi-flexible (shore A85) and will not place excess stress on electronic components during thermal cycling.The compound was formulated for applications that require electrical insulation, optimum clarity ...

West Caldwell, NJ — Fancort Industries is introducing manual and robotic ultrasonic soldering equipment for soldering hard-to-solder metals and non-metallic substrates like glass, ceramics, steel, silicon, aluminum and metal oxides-all without flux. Dissimilar materials can also be soldered, such glass to metal. The wetting process takes place in normal atmosphere.

The technology of ultrasonic soldering uses cavitation within the molten solder. This is created by an intensified ultrasonic beam that generates micro vibrations with a brushing effect that results in...

Haverhill, MA — DKN Research is now offering a Fine Silver Conductor Trial Kit (capable of producing fine lines down to 80 microns) to companies interested in producing high density thick film circuits. The Trial Kit provides a low-cost practical solution for companies to experiment and overcome challenges with fine polymer thick film circuits and functional printable & flexible electronics.The company has developed a broad range of technologies ...

Valencia, CA — The new Hakko FA-400 desktop smoke absorber has a new kind of design that allows it to be used in three different ways: standing upright, laying flat on the work surface, or attached to an arm stand (not included.)

Monrovia, CA — Miyachi Unitek's Advanced Data Analysis Monitor (ADAM) represents the latest technology in resistance weld monitoring, offering more of the information needed to support ISO, GMP and TQM requirements. Not only will it monitor what happens during the weld, but also before it is triggered ...

Concord, CA — Nordson March has released the AP-600 and AP-300 benchtop plasma cleaning systems. The two new systems are designed as "medium" and "small" versions of the best-in-class "large" AP-1000 plasma system. Based on advanced AP-1000 architecture, the AP-600 and AP-300 plasma systems will ...

Redhill, Surrey, UK — AdoptSMT, a major European vendor of pre-owned electronic assembly equipment and consulting specialist for the SMT production line, has opened its UK facility. This new office based near Gatwick airport and the M23/25, will provide a broad range of the company's services and products, ...

Nuremberg, Germany — ProMik GmbH's cost-effective SAP2000 semi-automatic in-circuit flash programming station is especially suitable for to medium production volumes. Larger volumes can be accommodated with a system expansion by simply adding an expansion chassis. The tandem system supports flashing ...

Morrisville, NC — Schunk Inc. is adding several new lines of magnetic clamping to its workholding product range. The new lines include a complete line of permanent and electro-permanent grinding and EDM magnets, bipolar magnets for holding round bars to cut Key-Ways and Whip Stocks and Radial magnets ...

Saco, ME — Now available from Xuron Corp., a precision pair of wire cutters and pliers for grasping and tip-cutting soft lead wires in electronics production, assembly and rework is also a welcome addition to the technician's toolkit.

The Xuron® 170-II Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter and Model 450S Pliers are especially suitable for working with wire from under 1 mil thick up to 18 Gauge and have a glare-eliminating black finish, Light-Touch™ return springs, and Xuro-Rubber™ cushioned hand grips. The cutter has "pointed tips" for...

Thornwood, NY — Carl Zeiss, Inc. is introducing the second generation of the Axio Imager microscope system for use in a variety of research, clinical and industrial applications. The new microscope system provides clear operation and open interfaces for communication with other systems and networks ...